UCO African American Faculty/Staff Association

Programs and Accomplishments

Identified and honored the first African-American students to enroll and graduate from the University of Central Oklahoma. Six graduate students enrolled in 1954. Three undergraduate students enrolled in 1955
Hosted a keynote address where three of UCO’s first African-American undergraduate and graduate students (Elizabeth Hilton Threatt, Alberta Eddens, and Murray Butler) were featured speakers
Advocated with and supported the Black Student Association in the establishment of a meeting room in the Nigh Center named after Oklahoma and national civil rights pioneer, Clara Luper
Commissioned a mural depicting African-American contributions to the University
Raised over $20,000 to support programs, events and scholarships for students
Awarded over $8,000 in scholarships to students since 2011
Influential in the establishment of the University Committee on Diversity through the advocacy for a more diverse faculty and staff body
Collaborates with the Black Student Association to host the Annual Black History Month Keynote Address
Recognizes an African American faculty or staff member with the ‘You Made A Difference Award’ annually
Supports and participates in the annual UCO Black Male Summit

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